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KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Gary Valencia of Port Angeles, right, tees off at the start of the Clallam County Amateur tournament on Friday at Peninsula Golf Course as Scott Hendricks, also of Port Angeles, awaits his turn.

AREA SPORTS: Clallam Amateur underway; Chinook limit increases to 2 off Neah Bay and La Push starting Saturday

The daily chinook limit has been changed to two off Neah… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Gary Valencia of Port Angeles, right, tees off at the start of the Clallam County Amateur tournament on Friday at Peninsula Golf Course as Scott Hendricks, also of Port Angeles, awaits his turn.
Eric Lesch has been hired as the first Junior Sailing Program Director for the Community Boating Program, a Port Angeles-based nonprofit.

BOATING: Community Boating Program hires Eric Lesch to lead junior sailing

Expanding to younger ages

Eric Lesch has been hired as the first Junior Sailing Program Director for the Community Boating Program, a Port Angeles-based nonprofit.
Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. sweeps Stanwood Cannon

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club concluded a highly successful week with a sweep against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field.… Continue reading

Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr.’s Hunter Stratford fires no-hitter

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club capped off a highly successful weekend by beating a good Wilder A team 8-3 late Sunday behind… Continue reading

Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

STATE BMX QUALIFIER: More than 350 riders flock to Lincoln Park

More than 350 riders from all around Washington participated in the USABMX state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track this weekend,… Continue reading

From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lincoln Park BMX hosted a state-qualifying event Sunday, attracting 366 racers of all ages from all across Washington, trying to qualify for the state BMX championship scheduled at Lincoln Park BMX on Sept. 24. From left is Nyah Langdon of Port Angeles, Ava Burke of Gig Harbor and Makaylie Underwood of Port Angeles in the expert 12 girls moto. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BMX: Lincoln Park hosts state qualifier

Lincoln Park BMX hosted a state-qualifying event Sunday, attracting 366 racers of all ages from all across Washington, trying to qualify for the state BMX… Continue reading

Lincoln Park BMX hosted a state-qualifying event Sunday, attracting 366 racers of all ages from all across Washington, trying to qualify for the state BMX championship scheduled at Lincoln Park BMX on Sept. 24. From left is Nyah Langdon of Port Angeles, Ava Burke of Gig Harbor and Makaylie Underwood of Port Angeles in the expert 12 girls moto. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. drops final two games of Dick Brown tourney

Games were close and came down to the final inning

Wilder Baseball Club.
Conner Bear, Hesston College

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior wins behind Bear pitching gem

Wilder Jr. and Wilder A win weekend games

Conner Bear, Hesston College
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior shortstop Alex Angevine covers third base as Shoreline Royals runner Skylar Perry dives for the bag in the third inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. bats lacking pop in Firecracker loss

Held to two hits in shutout loss

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior shortstop Alex Angevine covers third base as Shoreline Royals runner Skylar Perry dives for the bag in the third inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Seven Cedars at Dungeness Women's Golf Association members recently traveled to Leavenworth Golf Club to play in the 50th Alpine Invitational. Participants from left to right: Witta Priester, Cathy Grant, Wanda Synnestvedt, Lori Oakes Anne Elwell, Kathy Langston and Lynnette Sheriff.

GOLF BRIEFS: Olympic Christian Schools benefit tourney set July 15

Registration is underway for the Dan Hendrickson Memorial Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for Olympic Christian School. The scramble-format tournament is open to all… Continue reading

Seven Cedars at Dungeness Women's Golf Association members recently traveled to Leavenworth Golf Club to play in the 50th Alpine Invitational. Participants from left to right: Witta Priester, Cathy Grant, Wanda Synnestvedt, Lori Oakes Anne Elwell, Kathy Langston and Lynnette Sheriff.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker begins Thursday

The Dick Brown Firecracker Memorial Tournament returns to Civic Field slightly early this year, with games beginning Thursday for the four-day tournament.… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior loses tight game in 11 innings

Wilder Jr., Wilder A go combined 3-0 over the weekend

Wilder Baseball Club.
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior rally comes up short

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club came back from a 5-0 first-inning deficit againt Anacortes, but its rally fell short in a 6-4 loss… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club

BASEBALL: Wilder Senior wallops Crush Green

Wilder Baseball’s Senior club got down to business Friday to blast Crush Green 22-1 in a six-inning game. Wilder bounced back from a… Continue reading

BASEBALL: Wilder Senior drops pair in Bellingham

Big inning hurts local squad in game two

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Summer sports camps on the Peninsula

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Driver Vaughan Trapp and Navigator Matt Denson of Live Wire sprint boat racing based in Sequim competed this weekend at Webb's Slough outside of St. John, in Whitman County. Live Wire made it to the final eight in both the 800 and unlimited classes of the jet sprint boat races. Sprint boat racing returns to the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles on July 29-30 and Sept. 9-10. (Olivia Harnack/Whitman County Gazette)

SPRINT BOAT: Live Wire team competes in St. John races

Driver Vaughan Trapp and Navigator Matt Denson of Live Wire sprint boat racing based in Sequim competed this weekend at Webb’s Slough outside of St.… Continue reading

Driver Vaughan Trapp and Navigator Matt Denson of Live Wire sprint boat racing based in Sequim competed this weekend at Webb's Slough outside of St. John, in Whitman County. Live Wire made it to the final eight in both the 800 and unlimited classes of the jet sprint boat races. Sprint boat racing returns to the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles on July 29-30 and Sept. 9-10. (Olivia Harnack/Whitman County Gazette)
Wilder Senior.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. gets great pitching from Romero but falls in seventh inning

Wilder A improves to 4-0

Wilder Senior.
Local 155 is the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champion. From left, back row, are coach Kelly Perry, coach Travis Waddell, coach Mike Mudd, Ian Smithson, Chris Jaynes, Brandt Perry, Jaron Tolliver, Bryce Deleon and coach Jackson Alvord. From left, front row, are Isaac Charles, Felix Gonzales, Carson Waddell, Alik Ross and Ethan Barbre. Not pictured is coach Seth Scofield. (Courtesy photo)

OLYMPIC JUNIOR BABE RUTH: Walk-off double wins title for Local 155

It came down to the wire last week at Volunteer Park with Local 155 taking a 3-2 victory over Athletes Choice on… Continue reading

Local 155 is the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champion. From left, back row, are coach Kelly Perry, coach Travis Waddell, coach Mike Mudd, Ian Smithson, Chris Jaynes, Brandt Perry, Jaron Tolliver, Bryce Deleon and coach Jackson Alvord. From left, front row, are Isaac Charles, Felix Gonzales, Carson Waddell, Alik Ross and Ethan Barbre. Not pictured is coach Seth Scofield. (Courtesy photo)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior's Alex Angevine, left, makes it to third as Lakeside Recovery Senior third baseman Carter DuBreuil struggles with an errant throw on Saturday afternoon at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. battles tough Lakeside squads but gets swept

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club rallied to make the game close against Lakeside Elite on Sunday, but couldn’t complete the comeback in… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior's Alex Angevine, left, makes it to third as Lakeside Recovery Senior third baseman Carter DuBreuil struggles with an errant throw on Saturday afternoon at Port Angeles Civic Field.